SpaceX's reusable rocket technology took center stage again this week. A Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from the Space Coast of Florida. The launch was a success. This was not the first time this particular rocket had taken to the skies. In fact, it was the 19th flight for this first-stage booster. This is a big deal. It shows how far reusable rocket technology has come...
SpaceX is gearing up for a significant day with two major events. The first is the ninth test flight of the Starship rocket. The second is a talk by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk about his company's plans to make humans a multiplanetary species. The Starship rocket is a massive, reusable vehicle designed to carry people and cargo to the moon, Mars, and beyond. The Starship t...
Space travel is getting louder. The noise from rocket launches is becoming a bigger issue. It is not just the roar of the rockets as they take off. It is also the sonic booms from the boosters as they return to Earth. This noise can shake windows, disturb foundations, and wake people from their sleep. The noise problem is growing. SpaceX, a big name in the rock...
Elon Musk's companies have seen a mix of gains and setbacks since the Trump administration took office. Some government investigations into his businesses have slowed down or stopped. This has given Musk's firms, especially SpaceX, a chance to get billions in new government contracts. On the global stage, Musk is making deals and getting approvals to operate in other...
A loud rumble shook Los Angeles on a Saturday night in May 2025. It wasn't an earthquake. It was a sonic boom from a SpaceX spacecraft. The boom was caused by a Dragon capsule returning to Earth. The capsule was carrying supplies to the International Space Station. It had left the station earlier in the day. The capsule was due to splash down in the Pacific Oce...
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, made a surprising announcement. He declared that he would be cutting back on his political donations in the future. This news came during his appearance at the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha. The forum took place on May 20, 2025. Musk's decision marks a significant change in his approach to political funding. Musk has been a maj...
San Luis Obispo County is in a tight spot. The county is looking at some serious budget cuts. This means some important programs, like homeless services, might take a hit. Why? Because state and federal funding has dropped. Local leaders are hoping that community partners can step in to help keep these services running. The county's budget will be talked about again ...
In a significant move, Saudi Arabia has given the green light to Starlink, the satellite internet service from SpaceX, for use in aviation and maritime sectors. This approval came during a high-profile investment forum in Riyadh, where Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, was a key speaker. The event was part of a broader White House-led trip to the kingdom. The ...
The future of space exploration and defense might be looking up for SpaceX. The company, led by Elon Musk, could be in for a windfall if a certain budget proposal gets the green light. This proposal is part of a larger plan to shift how the U. S. government spends money on space-related projects. The proposal is all about boosting spending on space missions and defe...
Space is becoming a busy place. More and more companies are sending satellites into orbit. This includes big names like Amazon and SpaceX, as well as others from the UK and China. In just one year, over 2, 500 objects were launched into low-Earth orbit. That is more than five times the number launched in any year before 2020. Most of these launches are for commercial...